Sam Hackworth, Ph.D.

I have been a Licensed Psychologist since 1994, and in private practice in Austin since 2002. Prior to private practice, I was an Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Psychology) engaged in clinical services, research, and training of psychology and medical students/interns. My clinical experience has included work in developmental clinics, schools, outpatient clinics, and inpatient hospital settings. I also created the Ask a Child Psychologist® parenting advice website, online since 2001, which provides help to parents and others around the world.

I earned my Ph.D. from the University of Washington in Seattle in Clinical Child Psychology, with an internship at Duke University Medical Center. I also earned my bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Tennessee, and my master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Trinity University.